Your Gear Still Smells Like the Shift. That's Not a You Problem.
Grocery-store detergent was built for office shirts — not diesel, hydraulic oil, or sweat-baked FR. Blackwater cuts petroleum and set-in odor in one wash, gear-safe.
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- HE-compatible, works in any washer
- No bleach, optical brighteners, or floral perfumes
- Safe on FR, high-vis, and heavy workwear
About this product
This is a pre-order product. Expected ship: August 2026. Choose Pre-order & Pay Now to lock in your order at checkout, or Join Waitlist at no charge.
Some loads are beyond detergent.
Grease & Odor Booster is the additive for extreme conditions — when diesel smell won't quit, when petroleum oils have soaked through, when grease is embedded in the weave. It supercharges any wash cycle without replacing your detergent.
Use It For
- Diesel and petroleum odor neutralization
- Embedded shop grease and gear oil
- Locked-in sweat and smoke odor
- Mildew and dampness from work bags
- Multi-day shift accumulation
How To Use
Add 1–2 oz to your normal wash cycle alongside Workwear Detergent. For severe contamination, pre-soak garments in a bucket with 4 oz Booster and warm water for 30 minutes before washing.
Compatible With
- HE washers (front and top loaders)
- FR-rated workwear
- High-vis reflective gear
- All Blackwater detergent products
Why tradesmen trust Blackwater
30-Day Guarantee
Not satisfied? Full refund on your first bottle.
FR-Safe Formula
No bleach, softeners, or optical brighteners.
Fast Shipping
Reserve now — first orders ship at launch.
Blackwater vs. The Aisle.
Most "heavy-duty" detergent is the same suburban formula in a darker bottle. We didn't do that.
Everything Inside The Bottle.
All the technical answers.
Formula & Ingredients
Petroleum-cutting surfactants, plant-derived enzymes for set-in protein soils (sweat, skin oil), pH-balanced builders to lift mineral grit (concrete dust, hydraulic fluid). No dyes, no synthetic florals, no fabric softeners.
FR & High-Vis Safety
Safe on FR-rated cotton, Nomex, FR-treated knits, Carhartt duck canvas, and high-vis reflective tape. No chlorine bleach, no optical brighteners, no silicone-based softeners.
How To Use
Heavy soil: 1 capful per load (HE compatible, all washer types).
Pre-treat: For set-in stains, apply a small amount direct to the stain and wait 5 minutes before washing.
Cold water OK: Works in cold, warm, or hot — runs best with full surfactant action at warm.
Care & Storage
Store below 90°F out of direct sunlight. Shelf-stable for 24 months from manufacture date. Recyclable HDPE bottle (#2).
Shipping & Returns
FAST shipping on first order. 30-day money-back guarantee. Pause or cancel any subscription anytime.
Common Questions.
How is it different from Tide or Persil?
Mainstream detergents are tuned for everyday household soil. Blackwater is formulated specifically for petroleum oils, concrete dust, smoke, sweat-set odors, and embedded grease.
Is it safe on FR and high-vis gear?
Yes. No chlorine bleach, no fabric softeners, no optical brighteners — the three things that compromise FR ratings and degrade reflective tape.
How much does it cost per wash?
The 32 oz Workwear Detergent runs about 44¢ per job-site-grade load.
When will it ship?
We're sizing initial production based on reservation volume. Reservation-holders get a real timeline by email as soon as it's locked.
Built For People Who Actually Work For A Living.
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